City News
Announcements from the City of West Des Moines.
Showing 13–24 of 24 announcements.
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5 JulNews
West Des Moines Police Investigate Overnight Shooting
For Further Information Contact Mediarelations@wdm.iowa.gov On July 4, 2026, around 10:35 PM the West Des Moines Police Department received a report of a shooting in the…
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1 JulNews
West Des Moines Building Permit Report for June 2026
June 2026 Report Historical permit reports are available on our website: WDM Permit Reports To receive additional West Des Moines news and notifications, enroll at…
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1 JulNews
West Des Moines Fire Department July Newsletter
The July issue of the West Des Moines Fire Department monthly newsletter is now available. Learn why July is the most dangerous month for outdoor fires.Return to full…
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30 JunNews
Thinking Outside Your Curbside Cart
Getting rid of things doesn’t always mean throwing them away. Sometimes, things can have another life through reuse or repurposing, however, to get them recycled, you…
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30 JunNews
Protect Your Pets: Never Leave Them in a Hot Vehicle This Summer
As temperatures rise, remember that a parked vehicle can become dangerously hot within minutes, even with the windows cracked. Unlike humans, pets cannot cool themselves…
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8 JunNews
West Des Moines Fire Department Newsletter
The June issue of the West Des Moines Fire Department monthly newsletter is now available. The city fireworks display has a new location this year. Be sure to know where…
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21 MayNews
West Des Moines Named in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Places to Live and Retire
U.S. News & World Report, a leading authority in rankings and consumer advice, has recognized West Des Moines as one of the Best Places to Live in the nation for…
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20 MayNews
West Des Moines Police Investigate School Threat
For Further Information Contact Mediarelations@wdm.iowa.gov West Des Moines Police responded to an alleged threat at Valley Southwoods around 11:00 AM May 20, 2026. The…
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9 MayNews
West Des Moines Police Search for Missing 13 Year Old
For Further Information Contact Mediarelations@wdm.iowa.gov West Des Moines Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. Carlos Lindberg was last seen around…
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9 MayNews
West Des Moines Police Search for Missing 13 Year Old - UPDATE
For Further Information Contact Mediarelations@wdm.iowa.gov UPDATE: Carlos has been located. He is safe and has been reunited with his family. West Des Moines Police are…
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29 AprNews
The May issue of the WDM eNewsletter is now available
Read the May eNewsletter to find out about the Public Services event to celebrate Public Works Week and Police Week Picnic to celebrate Police Week. We hope to see you…
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7 AprNews
April Issue West Des Moines Fire Department Newsletter
The April issue of the West Des Moines Fire Department monthly newsletter is now available. Car fires happen fast. Would you know what to do? Return to full list >> Free…
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